The government of Uzbekistan is considering opportunities to accelerate the development of nuclear energy in the country in the future. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This was announced by Azim Ahmedkhodjayev, head of the Atomic Energy Agency. According to him, there is a possibility to build four large nuclear power units in the selected area of Jizzakh region.
The initial plan of the project envisaged the construction of two small modular reactors and two high-capacity power units. However, after studying the technical possibilities, the option to increase this number is being considered.
The planned power units belong to the VVER-1000 type developed in Russia, whose high reliability and efficiency have been confirmed by decades of experience. It is planned to build two cooling towers for each power unit.
Additionally, the project includes the establishment of a construction and installation base, a meteorological station, safety zones, and high-voltage power transmission lines. The development of nuclear energy holds an important place in Uzbekistan's energy strategy planned until 2040.
By 2030, nuclear power plants are expected to provide 0.3 GW of capacity, and by 2040, this figure is expected to reach 4 GW. These projects are of great importance for ensuring the country's energy security and reducing dependence on coal.
According to experts, decisions on increasing the number of reactors will be made solely based on the results of economic analyses. The Jizzakh region is seen as a strategic foundation for the long-term development of nuclear energy.
Source: upl.uz.
